Róbert Wessman

Róbert Wessman

entrepreneur Iceland

Róbert Wessman is an ambitious Icelandic entrepreneur known for his aggressive business strategies and remarkable success in the pharmaceutical industry. He transformed Actavis, a debt-ridden Reykjavik SME, into the world's fifth-largest generic drug manufacturer in just eight years, earning him the nickname 'the Viking boss' from The Economist. Having since founded multiple companies, including Alvotech, Wessman has ventured into the French wine industry, purchasing the historic Château de Saint-Cernin and launching his own brand, Maison Wessman. His bold investments and innovative initiatives, such as a restaurant collaboration with chef Thierry Marx and a unique wine collection, have drawn attention in a traditionally conservative market.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
136
Power
10$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Iceland 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 341,243 136 $24,000 10$
Totals 1 341,243 136 $24,000 10$
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Recent Mentions

Iceland Iceland: Róbert Wessman is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Alvotech. 9

Morgunblaðið: Rekstrarhagnaður Alvotech 9,3 milljarðar

France France: Róbert Wessman is an ambitious Icelandic billionaire who has made a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry and is now venturing into the French wine market. 9

Le Monde: A Bergerac, les fantaisies viticoles de l’ambitieux milliardaire islandais Róbert Wessman